dash pad replacement help

[340wedge1971]

Looking to change my dash pad on my 73 swinger,it seems to be a pain to do,any comments on how to or the easiest way to ?.....

 

[Mopar to ya]

I have to do mine. I decided to wait until winter and tear everything out because it is going to be a *****. There was a thread here earlier with explanation and pics. I used the search function and found a bunch. The easiest explanation is ... "you'll need to remove the instrument panel, glove box , etc.. to access the attaching hardware. 5 hex nuts across the top and 1 sheet metal screw in each of the turned down ends hold it on."

 

[jamesdaytona]

I have done several . They aren't all that bad , but the metal dash structure will draw blood at some point or another . The worst part of the whole thing is dropping the steering column to take out the instument panel .

 

[mopardrt]

evreything is sharp on that dash frame but its not that hard just take as much stuff off and out as you can to make it easier

 

[340wedge1971]

wow,looks like alot of work.....hmmm....might go the dash cover route,anybody need a green dash pad....

 

[H-Pattern]

Just did mine. 72 Challenger. Take your time. If you run into a problem take a break. AND YES the metal dash frame will draw blood.

 

[cudamark]

wow,looks like alot of work.....hmmm....might go the dash cover route,anybody need a green dash pad....

It's not as bad as it looks and after 40 years or so, it's time to overhaul every thing in there anyway!

 

[Mopar to ya]

A pad always looks better than a cover. Always. It's worth a little effort.

 

[mopardrt]

trust me change the pad out you will be so happy with


Before Green

After BLACK